The launch of a new investigation by police into the Remembrance Day bombing in Enniskillen 25 years ago has once again shone a light on one of the most barbaric acts of the Troubles, when 11 people were immediately killed by the no-warning attack by the IRA. In the days and years after the bomb […]
Alliance Justice Spokesperson, Stewart Dickson MLA, has urged the First and Deputy First Minister to take heed of a report into the role and responsibilities of the Attorney General John Larkin. The report was carried out by former Scottish Advocate Dame Elish Angiolini and was compiled before the controversy over his decision to get involved […]
Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has passed on his congratulations to American President Barack Obama on his re-election and wished him well for his second term in office. David Ford MLA said: “It is with great pleasure that I welcome President Obama’s re-election. America has again sent a message that they want a leader who […]
Alliance Chief Whip Stewart Dickson has backed the Air Passenger Duty bill at it completed its final stage in the Assembly on Tuesday. The Bill will eliminate long haul air passenger duty on flights to Northern Ireland. He said however, that further measures are needed to address the double payment of air passenger duty by […]
Alliance Party Chief Whip, Stewart Dickson MLA, has spoken out in favour of lowering the voting age to 16. His comments were made ahead of an Assembly debate on the issue. Stewart Dickson MLA said: “Having the vote is one of the most important rights within a democracy. It therefore follows that the age at […]
Alliance Health spokesperson and member of the Assembly All Party Group on Muscular Dystrophy, Kieran McCarthy MLA has expressed his disappointed that the Health Minister will not implement the 15 recommendations of the McCollum report on those with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions in Northern Ireland. His comments were made during a Health Committee […]
This is the speech by Alliance Leader and Minister of Justice, David Ford MLA to the Assembly on the murder of Prison Officer David Black on Thursday 1st November. David Ford MLA said: “The murder of David Black is first of all a tragedy for the Black family. I was very conscious as I named […]
Councillor Maire Hendron has supported a motion at Belfast City Council that will pave the way for new jobs to be created across Belfast. The Councillor for East Belfast highlighted the opportunity to train people into support roles as Welfare Reform changes are implemented next year at the latest meeting of Belfast City Council. Councillor […]
Newcastle Councillor Patrick Clarke has asked the Environment Minister to outline what immediate action is planned to highlight the tourism value of Dundrum Castle. In July the Minister revealed via a letter to Councillor Clarke that the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) was considering a number of options to boost Dundrum Castle. The local Councillor […]
Alliance Justice spokesperson Stewart Dickson MLA has welcomed the arrest of two men in connection with the murder of prison officer David Black. Mr Dickson said the perpetrators of the brutal crime could not expect their actions to go unpunished before the courts and praised the quick and effective police work which led to the […]